Eastwind (WAGB 279) - Naval Cruise Book

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Davy jones boarding Eastwind as we approach the Equator. The honorable Shellbacks harass the lowly Pollywogs on the morning ofthe crossing. Captain Henry welcomes Davy jones aboard. A UATOR CROSSING lhe Pollywogs retaliate. i l 9

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Entering the first lock at C olon, Panama. Dusk falls as we enter the Canal. By the next evening, We passed from the ridiculous Qgood clean fun for Shellbacks lj into the- sublime. Christmas found Captain Henry, the officers and the crew gathered on the mess deck to join in singing carols and reading the Christmas Story. This night found our thoughts at home with our families and, for the moment, the sunburns and shaven heads were forgotten and we were home by the Christmas tree. Christmas day the Captain distributed gifts and We relished the traditional turkey dinner. That night all hands pooled their skills to put on a talent show the likes of which the South Pacific has seldom seen. We were all a little surprised to find out what a variety of talent there was on board. It almost seemed to corne out of the Wood- work-and maybe some of it should have stayed there. Nonetheless, it was a fitting ending to three very unusual days. We continued sailing over gentle South- ern seas. On December 28th, we unlimbered the 3 f50 mount and held gunnery practice at sea. Then, on December 30, We entered Valparaiso, Chile, our next port-of-call. This would be Eastwindfs resting place for the next four days. ' I l nun-

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